Germs
These tiny, one celled creatures get nutrients from their environments in order to live.
Bacteria
True or False: All bacteria is bad
False
The flu is what type of germ
A Virus
True or False: Antibiotics work on viruses
False
This the type of immunity we are born with.
Innate Immunity
These germs are one celled organisms that love moisture and often spread diseases through water.
Protozoa
This is the most common way germs are transmitted
Through the air
These live in our bodies and help us digest food.
Bacteria
True or False: Antibiotics work on bacteria
True
This is the type of immunity we gain as we live our lives.
Adaptive
This poison protein is produced by antigens and can cause common symptoms like rashes, sniffles, and coughing
Toxins
How much alcohol must be in hand sanitizer for it to be effective?
60-95%
How many peer reviewed scientific studies have proven a link between vaccines and autism?
Zero.
Covid-19 is this type of germ
A Virus
Immunity we “borrow” from another source and only lasts a short time.
Passive
These multi-celled plant-like organisms cannot make their own food from soil, water and air.
Fungi
What are the three things needed for proper handwashing
Warm water, soap and 20 seconds.
When a pathogen causes an immune response it is then known as a….
Antigen
What is it called when the vaccinated population protects those in the community who can’t be vaccinated?
Herd Immunity
A vaccine is the deliberate stimulation of what type of immunity?
Adaptive
These need to be inside living cells to grow and reproduce.
Viruses
What are three bodily fluids that can also spread germs?
Blood, sweat, saliva and sexual secretions
This part of the immune response is specific to the antigen
Antibody
What are the three types of germs that antibiotics work on...
Bacteria, Protozoa and some Fungi
Antibodies are specific to these and have the ability to remember these
Antigens